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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.45 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.45 and 147.72 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.45 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.45 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.45 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 55,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462.74/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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